Jet lag disrupts sleep and energy after long-haul flights. We supply melatonin 3 mg tablets after a pharmacist appointment; no GP referral needed.
(Melatonin 3mg)
One appointment covers your itinerary, time zones, health history, and dosing plan.
No GP referral needed. Book online in minutes.
Your pharmacist reviews your destinations, time zones, and health history.
Melatonin 3 mg supplied with clear timing instructions from your pharmacist.
Leave with a full dosing plan for your trip.
Jet lag gets worse the further you travel in time zones. Eastward is the worst.
Five hours behind, causing moderate sleep disruption issues.
Eight hours behind, creating significant travel sleep disruption.
Opposite time zone, causing severe body clock shifts.
Big time difference makes arrival fatigue feel severe.
Significant jet lag can disrupt your holiday sleep.
Moderate disruption might interrupt your necessary sleep time.
Moderate shifts make sleeping and waking quite difficult.
Severe time difference impacts your first few days.
More than tiredness, jet lag is a temporary sleep disorder caused by rapid travel across time zones.
Your body has a natural 24-hour clock that manages your sleep and energy levels. When you travel across time zones quickly, your internal clock stays stuck on your home time, which clashes with the local day and night schedule.
Common symptoms include difficulty sleeping at local bedtime, waking early, fatigue during the day, decreased concentration and irritability. They often peak in the first 2 to 3 days and then gradually improve over the next 4 to 6 days.
Melatonin helps you adjust to a new time zone more quickly. Take one 3 mg tablet at bedtime on arrival, between 8pm and 4am local time. Avoid food for two hours either side, and don’t drink alcohol while taking it. We supply enough for both legs of your trip.
Headaches and drowsiness are common, especially with wrong timing. Rarely, you might feel dizzy or nauseated. If you have severe or unexpected reactions, stop use and see a doctor.
Every appointment is led by a pharmacist who has spent a career doing this.
Mandeep Sandhu has been a pharmacist since 2006, qualifying at Aberdeen. Travel health has been the real focus of his career. He has an independent prescriber qualification with yellow fever accreditation and NaTHNaC training and has spent over a decade helping people travel safely.
He is a keen traveller himself and understands that no two trips are the same. Every patient receives the time and advice that their trip actually needs.
Qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC
Authorised to prescribe and supply travel medications independently
Certified to administer the yellow fever vaccine and issue the ICVP certificate
Travel health training aligned with UK national guidance
Colchester Travel Clinic is easy to reach with free on-site parking and appointments available six days a week.
We’re an independent, pharmacist-led clinic where you’re seen by the same team from first appointment to final vaccine no transfers, no chase.
Before recommending anything, Mandeep goes through your full itinerary, not just the country you are going to.
Take the first dose on arrival at your destination’s habitual bedtime, then subsequent doses 30 minutes before bed for up to 5 days. Doses must only be taken between 20:00 and 04:00 destination time; your pharmacist will provide a specific timing plan.
You will receive at least 10 tablets, enough for 5 days after arrival and 5 days after your return. The standard dose is one 3mg tablet nightly, though your pharmacist may increase this to 6mg if symptoms persist.
Melatonin can interact with oestrogen-based therapies like HRT or hormonal contraceptives. Disclose all medications during your consultation so the pharmacist can assess suitability.
Melatonin may interact with oestrogen therapy, including hormonal contraceptives and HRT. Please declare all medications at your consultation; suitability will be assessed on a case-by-case basis before any supply.
Nope. Alcohol diminishes the effect of melatonin on sleep. Avoid alcohol during treatment. This applies both during the flight and during the treatment period at your destination.
Booking your appointment is quick and easy. We guide you through each step so you know exactly what to expect.
Jet lag needn’t cost you the first days of your trip, or the first week back at work. Book a appointment today and walk away with a plan based on your destination and travel dates.
